Meals offered for seniors

 

Congregate Meals:

 

A well-balanced meal served at the Senior Center which meets 1/3 of the daily recommended dietary needs for adults 60 and over and is established by the USDA.  The meal is on a contribution basis.  The suggested contribution for 60 and over is $3.00.  No one is refused for inability to pay.

 

Individuals eligible to receive a congregate meal on a contribution basis are:

a.  any person aged 60 or over or

b.  the spouse of any person aged 60 or over or

c.  a disabled person under age 60 who resides in housing facilities occupied primarily by older persons at which congregate nutrition services are provided or

d.  a disabled individual who resides at home with and accompanies an older individual (60+)

 

Home Delivered Meals:

 

Well-balanced meals which meet 1/3 of the daily recommended dietary needs of adults 60 and over as established by USDA, delivered to home-bound individuals who meet the following criteria:

a.  any person aged 60 or over who is frail, homebound by reason of illness or incapacitating disability or

b.  a spouse of a person in (a) above regardless of age or condition may receive a home-delivered meal if the Area Agency on Aging criteria conclude that it is in the best interest of the homebound older person or

c.      a disabled individual who resides at home with older individuals who are eligible (60+)

 

These meals can be referred by a physician, social services, home health, family, a friend, or the individual themselves.  If you are interested please contact Connie Christensen Senior Center Coordinator at 375-1460. The suggested contribution for 60 and older is $3.25.